PROJECT INFORMATION

Grade Category:
K-3
Subject Area: Biology
Project Type: Description
Team Size: Greater Than 6
Language: English

 

Source of Idea:
This project was chosen because the black-footed ferret is a mammal that has been extirpated in Saskatchewan. The black-footed ferret once lived in the southern grasslands of Saskatchewan. This project also relates to the grade 3 science study of endangered animals and the grade 3 social studies exploration of communities and sustainable development.

A Summary:
This project describes the black-footed ferret and its adaptations for survival in a prairie habitat. The project also discusses some of the reasons black-footed ferrets disappeared as humans began to use and change its habitat. The project also contains an interactive quiz to challenge readers’ knowledge of the black-footed ferret. As well, the project contains a slideshow about the black-footed ferret’s habitat and some of the plants and animals that are found in that habitat.

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Software Tools:
* Appleworks 6
* Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
* Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
* Epson Scan Software
* Macromedia Fireworks 8
* Keynote
* QuickTime
* Powerpoint
Hardware Tools:
* Epson Perfection 3170 scanner
* HP Photosmart printer
* eMac G4
* Dell computer
* PowerBook G4
* HP Photosmart camera
Special Skills:
* Word processing
* Internet and library research
* Scanning original drawings
* Image editing (cropping, image resizing, inserting, touch ups)
* Web Page Creating (designing, editing, linking, inserting images)
* Cooperation, team work, and creativity

 

Past Projects :

Spruce Ridge 2008 - Loggerhead Shrike

Spruce Ridge 2007 - Sage Grouse

Spruce Ridge 2006 - Swift Fox

Spruce Ridge 2005 - Kangaroo Rat